The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail

Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young childrenPark rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat

Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hoursFashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textilesStudy finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent

Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this monthCoffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste

Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems

Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novelThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readersScientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by floodingA fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing

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• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·Hospital opens new wing dedicated to pediatric care
• ·A city installed more public restrooms in parks and downtown areas
• ·A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·A study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 35%
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness with 95% effectiveness
• ·A bakery introduced gluten-free and vegan versions of its popular cinnamon rolls
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·A vet clinic added a 24-hour emergency service to meet the needs of pet owners in the area
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported